“You better act like you have some sense!” “I know your mother taught you better than that!”… More
The Lifelines of Motherhood: Inspiration, Innovation and Imagination
As National Women’s Month comes to a close in the United States, I find myself pondering on this year’s theme; Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination. While this brings deserved attention to women who’ve contributed significantly to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, it moves me to reflect on a specific sector of women – mothers. And, not only mothers here in America but mothers around the world. Inspiration, innovation and imagination are the cornerstones of mothering regardless of geographic proximity…. More
5 Things I Learned from Being a Teenage Mother
I remember it like it was yesterday – I was locked in a stall in my dorm bathroom anxiously awaiting the results of my pregnancy test. As I closed my eyes I thought…Read on…… More
Help! My Children Are Selfish
My kids are at an age where they seem to be regressing. If they don’t get what they want it seems I’m not as great of a mom as I was only seconds earlier. I look at them in disbelief trying to understand how this happens. I turn down one stinking request of theirs and lose all of my motherhood credit in an instant. … More
Dying To Be Pregnant: Would You Take The Risk?
I’ve always loved the movie Steel Magnolias. Both the original version and this year’s Lifetime TV remake with Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard made me cry buckets. I’m fascinated by the character of Shelby, a severely diabetic woman who risks her life and health to become pregnant despite warnings from her family and doctors…. More
I’m Tired Of Being Mistaken For The Babysitter!
“How old are you? Twelve?” I hear it so often that I can’t even get mad anymore. I’ve been hearing “you look twelve” since I was, in fact, twelve, and now that I’m inching closer to 30, it’s beyond annoying…. More
Mommy In Chief: Are You A Good Enough Mother?
Welcome to the second season of Mommy-in-Chief – hosted by actress Karyn Parsons. In this witty episode, television personality and author Rene Syler of GoodEnoughMother.com covers alongside Karyn the all too familiar journey of balancing motherhood. Watch the video inside…… More
